Joseph Roman Winterhalt

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• Business: Joseph Winterhalt Cigars, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138794741
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185699P
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cigar Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; City of Kitchener Alderman - councilor
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cigar Maker
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

License Inspector Winterhalt Dead at Kitchener

License Inspector Joseph Winterhalt died suddenly at his home in Kitchener on Wednesday morning. For a number of years he conducted a cigar business in Kitchener and also spent many years on the road as a traveller. When the O. T. A. came into effect be was appointed license inspector and has held the position since 1916. During the winter he was taken seriously, ill, following a slight accident. He was confined to his home for a number of weeks, but recovered sufficiently to resume his duties. He is survived by his widow and several children. He was about 65 years of age.

New Hamburg Independent, May 28, 1920

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County License Inspector Appointed

Joseph Winterhalt of This City the Man.

WAS A SUCCESSFUL CIGAR MANUFACTURER

After the new Prohibition Act goes into effect - 16 Sept. there will be but one license inspector in Waterloo County.

Both Mr. F. Walter, the present inspector for North Waterloo. and Mr. Knowles, inspector for South Waterloo, will retire.

The Ontario License Commission already has appointed a county license inspector to succeed them. The lucky applicant is Mr. Joseph Winterhalt of this city. It is understood that the salary attached at least is $1200 per annum and that he will assume the duties of the new position on Monday. 18th September.

Mr. Winterhalt is a cigar manufacturer who came to this city twenty-five years ago or more from Hespeler and has been a successful business man.

He is possessed of a genial disposition, is conseientious and honorable in all his dealings. He stands well among his fellow-citizens and for many years represented them in the city council. His appointment generally will be well-received throughout the County.

"Rich Uncle" always was a winner.

The News Record Fri, Sep 15, 1916 Page 1

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MR. JOSEPH WINTERHALT

The funeral of Mr. Joseph Winterhalt, who passed away suddenly at his home on Young street on May 27th was held on Saturday.

Mr. Winterhalt was born in Preston in September 1853, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winterhalt. He received his early education in Preston and later moved to this city where he engaged in the cigar business in 1890 which he relinquished in 1916 when appointed License Inspector. He was married in 1876 at Waterloo to Miss Mary Heyman who survives him. Three children, Mrs. Frank Buchheit of Buffalo, Joseph R. and John F. of this city are also left to mourn his loss.

Mr. Winterhalt was a devout member of St. Mary's Church and was connected with the various societies of the Church including the St. Boniface Society and the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the city council for a number of years. Mr. Winterhalt was a man of sterling qualities and kindly disposition. Devoted to home and to duty he was the type of citizen whose passing will be deeply regretted throughout the community. In addition to his bereaved widow and children he leaves two brothers, George of Preston and Henry of this city.

The Ontario Journal 2 Jun 1920 pg 4

Waterloo Region Museum Display or Artifact:
Winterhalt, Joseph - 1. (2018). Waterloo.pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018, from https://waterloo.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Winterhalt%2C+Joseph

Joseph married Mary Elizabeth Heiman Jul 1876. Mary (daughter of Michael Heyman and Anna Woeygka) was born 5 Dec 1852, , Prussia, Germany; died 13 Aug 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Anna Maria Winterhalt was born Sep 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Joseph Romanus Winterhalt was born 27 Apr 1879, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. John Francis Winterhalt was born 22 Aug 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: Henry Winterhalt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35441
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Day Labourer
• Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

George — Gertrude Kloepfel. Gertrude was born 25 Mar 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 16 Mar 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Gertrude Winterhalt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88904
• Immigration: 1850, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic